Wellsprings Primary School

URN: 123710 • Taunton TA2 7NF

Overview

Name
Wellsprings Primary School
URN
123710
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Lunn (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01823275556
Website
Visit
Address
Crowcombe Road, Taunton TA2 7NF

Summary

Wellsprings Primary School, located in Taunton, Somerset, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 291 pupils, against a capacity of 355. The school is committed to fostering creativity, high achievement, and enjoyment in learning, emphasizing values such as respect, independence, and resilience. The curriculum includes a strong focus on literacy, particularly phonics and writing, supported by the Read, Write Inc. programme and an emphasis on grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

The school actively promotes a love of reading and provides numerous opportunities for children to engage in writing across various subjects. Additionally, Wellsprings has a robust commitment to physical education, having achieved the Sainsbury’s School Games GOLD award in both 2023 and 2021, reflecting its success in sports and competitions.

Wellsprings Primary School encourages a supportive community environment, welcoming parental involvement and feedback. The school operates from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM and offers resources and updates through its website, school blog, and YouTube channel, ensuring parents stay informed about school activities and initiatives.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
355
Pupils
291
Boys
137
Girls
154
FSM %
29.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 291 137 154 355 29.40
2024-09-11 301 139 162 400 33.20
2023-09-11 309 146 163 400 32.90
2022-09-11 309 146 163 400 32.90
2021-09-11 308 147 161 400 29.20
2020-09-11 338 169 169 300 21.60

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